This website represents more than just a business - it's a tribute to my childhood barber who shaped not only my hair, but my understanding of craftsmanship and attention to detail. Growing up in town, I spent countless hours in this chair, watching a master at work. Now, years later, I'm applying that same precision to digital craftsmanship.
Our original WordPress site developed by me in 2018 was:
- Slow and bloated - Multiple plugins and themes created unnecessary overhead
- Expensive to maintain - Hosting costs, plugin licenses, and constant updates
- Vulnerable - Security updates were a constant concern
- Over-engineered - We needed a barbershop website, not a content management system
We migrated to pure HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for several compelling reasons:
- Lightning fast load times - No database queries, no server processing
- Perfect Google PageSpeed scores - Critical for SEO rankings
- Instant user experience - Customers can book appointments without waiting
- $0 hosting costs - GitHub Pages provides enterprise-grade hosting for free
- No maintenance fees - No plugins to update, no security patches
- Free SSL certificate - Professional security without the premium price
This migration is part of our aggressive SEO strategy to dominate keywords like:
- "Barbers in Lebanon"
- "Best barber shop Beirut"
- "Barbers in Beirut"
- "Barbershop in Lebanon"
We are ranking TOP 1 on several keywords in the area!
- Complete customization - Every pixel serves a purpose
- Version control - Track every change and improvement
- Collaboration ready - Team members can contribute improvements
- Future-proof - No vendor lock-in or platform dependencies
- Frontend: Pure HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
- Hosting: GitHub Pages with custom domain
- SSL: Free Let's Encrypt certificates
- CDN: GitHub's global content delivery network
Just as my childhood barber never compromised on quality - using the finest tools, taking time with each cut, and treating every client like family - we've applied those same principles to our digital presence.
This isn't just a website; it's a client acquisition machine designed to:
- Rank #1 for our target keywords
- Convert visitors into loyal customers
- Showcase our expertise and attention to detail
- Honor the craftsmanship tradition that started in that little barbershop in Achrafieh
- Google PageSpeed Score: Target 95+
- Keyword Rankings: Top 1 rankings on keywords like "Barbers in Lebanon" and variations
- Conversion Rate: Appointment bookings from organic traffic
- Core Web Vitals: All metrics in the green
- Local SEO: Google My Business integration and reviews
Visit us: saloneachrafieh.com
Google My Business: Salon E Achrafieh
Blog on personal website: Salon E Achrafieh: Google's Top Rank